Overview

This Bachelor of Engineering - Instrumentation Control and Automation (Honours) offered at Edith Cowan University will be conversant in electrical and electronic engineering; have specialist skills in design, development and management of advanced control and automation systems; and have the ability to participate in, and lead, complex multidisciplinary projects.

The programme focuses on the development of knowledge and skills relevant to professional engineering practice along with a sound theoretical base, and includes strong elements of practical problem solving, team work and project development.

As a result, graduates will have strong analytical skills, in addition to multiple technical and transferable competencies.

The course covers topics in process control algorithms, computer interfacing and communications of industrial controllers, as well as computer automation, including the use of PLCs, SCADA, and PC-based systems to control systems and processes.

Topics such as advanced PLC control and SCADA systems, and manufacturing execution systems are introduced in the advanced years of the programme, after students have gained proficiency in the theory of modern control and dynamic systems.

Employment opportunities

Instrumentation control and automation engineers have diverse employment opportunities in most sectors of industry, including product design and development, manufacturing, mining and resource, agriculture, public utilities, road and transport, defence, aerospace, chemical, pharmaceutical, and consulting.

Possible future job titles

Control and Automation Engineer, Process Control Engineer, Instrumentation Engineer

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Power Systems

Wireless Communication

Electronic Circuit Design

Digital Signal Processing

Telecommunication Networks

Robotics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-07 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-07-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-25 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-07-13 00:00:00 , National

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Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal Semester 2 deadline - 6 April

Language

English

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PTE Academic

52

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Joondalup, Australia

Disciplines

Automotive Engineering General Engineering & Technology View 205 other Bachelors in General Engineering & Technology in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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70

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PTE Academic

52

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

CRICOS code: 083338J

All applicants are required to have Mathematics: Methods ATAR, with equivalents considered, and Physics ATAR or Engineering Studies ATAR or Chemistry ATAR or Mathematics: Specialist ATAR, with equivalents considered.
It is desirable that all applicants have Physics ATAR or Engineering Studies ATAR, with equivalents considered, students without Physics ATAR or Engineering Studies ATAR may need to take a bridging unit in the first year of their studies.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

44800 AUD / year

≈ 44800 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

8650 AUD / year

≈ 8650 AUD / year

Additional Details

National - Commonwealth supported - estimated 1st year indicative fee

Living costs

Joondalup

Australia

1400 - 2500 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Employment opportunities

Possible future job titles

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

Joondalup

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